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Our Story
An Evolution in Building Certification
In 2010, John and Charmaine Dunn started John Dunn Building Approvals, providing building certification services to the Sunshine Coast. The business continued to grow and in 2016, John and Charmaine re-branded the business to JDBA Certifiers.
After working for JDBA Certifiers for 2 years, Richard Jones (see bio below) acquired the business in 2024. We have chosen the name “Evolve” to embody our culture of continual improvement and business evolution.
Meet the Director
The Director of Evolve Building Approvals is Richard Jones. Richard is a Level 2 Building Certifier with more than 20 years industry experience, both in Local Government and as a Private Certifier.
Richard’s background has provided him with in depth technical understanding of the National Construction Code, Council Planning Schemes, and other relevant legislation. He and his team believe in providing exceptional service and in going that “extra mile” to ensure that the needs of clients are catered for.
The Evolve team have a wealth of experience in navigating the often complex process of gaining approval and ensuring your project meets necessary standards.

Mission Statement
Vision Statement

Useful resources
Qld Government Forms
- DA Form 2: for a development application involving building work
- DA Form 5: for a change application made under section 78 of the Planning Act 2016
- Plumbing Form 1: Permit application for plumbing, drainage and on-site sewerage work
- Plumbing Form 2: Application to amend a permit including an extension of time
- Form 43: Aspect Certificate
- Form 12: Aspect Inspection Certificate
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Get in touch
Our friendly team is here to assist you every step of the way.
Call Us
1300 596 371
Email Us
info@evolveba.com.au
Our location
Suite 1, 13 Norval Court,
Maroochydore QLD 4558